I bought this set at a local book store which had little slection of such. I choose it because the description stated that it was “clearly and simply presented”, and this was to be my first Tarot set. But I didn’t find it very helpful in learning much about Tarot reading as it spoke more of mythology and the designs on the card than the actual meanings they were to represent.

I also was not expecting the images on the cards to depict such a dark nature as the description suggested this was an alternative to the “occult” pursuit on the subject, and that it “sweeps the medieval dust off the Tarot and brings it into the twentieth century”. Though they were said to represent both positive and negative, this darkness gave the cards a more negative feeling than the positive one. I was looking for something a bit more positive as my intensions are on using this skill for helping people and dark images tend to make seekers uncomfortable (no matter what the meaning).

To top it off it was a very poorly made product, I found the cards to be VERY flimsy and thin. The complete cover of the book fell off the first time I read the book and the binding was clearly separating. I returned the book and felt the price was way to high for such a cheaply made product.

If it were a better made product it may be fine for someone interested in mythology or someone a bit more knowledgeable about Tarot reading. I do not feel this was a very well thought out product as the description implied it was perfect for a layperson and the packaging implicated it was for “beginners”.

The only slight positive about this product was the cloth as it had Celtic Cross spread imprinted which made it easy for a first time user, but I also feel this may limit new users to exploring the many other layouts accessible to them.
Rating: 2 / 5

I purchased the plain hardcover set in 1986 and I’ve used it regularly ever since. For the novice it’s a super set. The only bad part is the cloth that came with the set. It is very cheesy – It is pure polyester! However, the book is solid and has held up very well through many parties and good times. So have the cards, which are beautifully illustrated and quite mysterious looking. The information is easy to find and interpret in general terms so they can apply to whomever you are doing a reading. All in all it’s a fun little set for giggles at parties. I’ve used it many times through the years as part of my Halloween costumes. It’s a great purchase.
Rating: 4 / 5

Classic. Raw. Emotional. Intuitive colours. Greek myths. Awesome perfect card size. The companion book is beyond fascinating. Jam-packed with wonderful knowledge, tips and tricks to learn to read and become one with the cards. Great myths chosen for each minor suit.

This is THE best deck for a complete beginner. One can easily and joyfully learn and slowly uncover the magic of Tarot with this incomparable deck and book. It brings tarot, her stories, her myths, her fairytales…..alive and deeply into your life & heart.

There to stay for good.
Rating: 5 / 5